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26 October 2026

Australia visa rules change from October 26: India faces new biometric requirements

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Australia visa rules change from October 26: India faces new biometric requirements

Indians applying for an Australian visa may now have to provide their fingerprints and a facial image as part of the visa application process. The expanded biometric requirements take effect from ...

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